Autonomic Balancing
Nadi Shodhana
- Structure
- Inhale Left, Exhale Right, Inhale Right, Exhale Left.
- Benefit & Nervous System Impact
- Balances left/right brain hemispheres; Downregulating.
- Duration & Rationale
- 5-15 min
- Best For
- Anxiety, pre-meditation focus.
- Good If Combined With
- Meditation, Asana practice.
- Source / Origin
- Classical Pranayama (Hatha/Ashtanga Yoga)
- Intensity & Safety
- Low
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